Tenas Lake
MU 5-11, Cariboo
52.1589° N, 125.7106° W
- Surface area
- 55.8ha
- Maximum depth
- 4m
- 13 ft
- Elevation
- 523m
Open Tenas Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Trophy fish at Tenas Lake
Tenas Lake is known for trophy Rainbow trout to 8 lb.
- Rainbow trout to 8 lb
Trophy sizes this lake is known for, not a typical catch. They are historical records from our own big fish list, with no date on file, not recent catches.
Tenas Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-11
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1975), Kokanee, Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1975), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1975), Coho Salmon (last recorded 1975), Salmon (General) (last recorded 1975), Largescale Sucker (last recorded 1975), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1975), Sculpin (General) (last recorded 1975)The newest of these fish records is from 1975.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Ice fishing
- Open to ice fishing, confirmed
- Coordinates
- 52.1589, -125.7106
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Fish on record at Tenas Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
| Cutthroat Trout | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
| Mountain Whitefish | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
| Coho Salmon | 1975 | 1975 | 2 |
| Salmon (General) | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
| Largescale Sucker | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
| Sculpin (General) | 1975 | 1975 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
How to fish Tenas Lake
Best times of year at Tenas Lake
- May - June
- September - October
Tenas Lake fishing regulations
No Fishing Apr 1-June 30. Source: Province of British Columbia
Getting to Tenas Lake
Coordinates: 52.1589, -125.7106
Camping and rec sites at Tenas Lake
- Tenas Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Depth chart for Tenas Lake
4 mdeepest
Tenas Lake runs to 4 m (13 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Tenas Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1976.
Ice fishing at Tenas Lake
Tenas Lake is open to ice fishing under the regulations on file.
Whether a lake is open to ice fishing says nothing about whether its ice will hold you. Ice conditions vary year to year and across a single lake. Check locally before going out, every time.
This week at Tenas Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Oct | Overcast | 14° / 0° | 3 km/h, gusts 26 | dry | Steady |
| Wed 21 Oct | Light drizzle | 13° / 5° | 4 km/h, gusts 34 | dry | Falling (-9.1 hPa) |
| Thu 22 Oct | Slight snow showers | 8° / 0° | 3 km/h, gusts 19 | 1 mm | Rising (+7.6 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Slight snow | 8° / -2° | 4 km/h, gusts 14 | dry | Rising (+8.9 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 6° / 4° | 4 km/h, gusts 21 | 7 mm | Falling (-1.5 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 9° / 2° | 3 km/h, gusts 21 | dry | Rising (+3.4 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Overcast | 11° / 2° | 2 km/h, gusts 16 | dry | Falling (-2.5 hPa) |
Tenas Lake, in brief
What fish are in Tenas Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1975), Kokanee, Cutthroat Trout (last recorded 1975), Mountain Whitefish (last recorded 1975), Coho Salmon (last recorded 1975), Salmon (General) (last recorded 1975). Species from the province's fish observation records.
Which management unit is Tenas Lake in?
Tenas Lake is in MU 5-11, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Tenas Lake
- Vista Lake 7 km away
- Cutthroat Lake 7 km away
- Junker Lake 7 km away
- Turner Lake 8 km away
- Widgeon Lake 10 km away
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